VIDEO: Saturation Under and Around Toilet Discovered

At a recent home inspection on Orcas Island, I discovered water stains around a toilet that the Seller informed us were “historic.” Probing with a moisture meter, it was clear that the subfloor was clearly saturated with the possibility of underlying damage not visible without pulling the toilet and invasively inspecting. Moisture meters and infrared thermography help home inspectors determine elevated moisture conditions not visible to the naked eye.

I have been involved with real estate on Orcas Island for 21 years. I am delighted to find that your work ethics and thoroughness exceeds past experiences with inspectors, as well as surpassing my expectations. I have had both personal and professional experience with your work and have never had to think about how my clients will be treated, or have to second guess the report that you deliver on schedule. I also know you will give recommendations that will save the owner/client money in the long run. I do not hesitate to recommend your services.

Teri WilliamsT. Williams Realty

Tim’s report was extremely thorough & comprehensive. His findings were presented in an organized, easy to understand manner, with clearly defined recommendations. Most importantly, Tim’s availability to answer our questions was invaluable in our decision to proceed with this purchase. We would highly recommend Tim and will certainly use him again in the future.

JS

Tim, we simply cannot express how pleased we are with your home inspection. We have never experienced such thorough and complete service before. The personal time you spent explaining each detail of the report was very reassuring. We move into our new home with an in depth understanding of its idiosyncrasies and inner workings. More importantly, we have a sense of safety that we cannot place a value on. Thank you!

Evan & Valerie BuxbaumOrcas Island, WA

I have been in real estate for 36 years and believe Tim to be by far the best home inspector I have ever used. In addition, in these trying times I have found that having a home inspection done when you first take the listing is very advantageous because buyers are sometimes looking for ways to get out of a deal or substantially penalize sellers for relatively trivial issues. I highly recommend using Tim Hance’s services for both buyers and sellers.

Wally GudgellAssociate BrokerWindermere Orcas Island

Tim carried out a thorough, professional inspection and provided a superb written report with photos of all points that needed repairs or improvements. A careful walk-through gave us a solid understanding of how the house functions. And his help didn’t stop there; shortly after the second-day walk-through and review he sent us information on how to make several improvements to the property.

Joe & Meg Massey

Tim Hance was very professional and thorough with his inspection. The report was precise, well written, and easy to understand with lots of photos. His service was also fast and reasonably priced for all he did. If I ever need a home inspection again I will use All Island Home Inspections. Thank you for a great service!

Shelly KalalAndover, KS

Tim of All Islands Home Inspections is a pleasure to work with. He is prompt, courteous and service oriented, a true professional. I will continue to place Tim’s service at the top of my list.

Jaylin PeacockWindermere Real Estate

I have found Tim Hance to be efficient, reliable, and responsive. His inspection reports are both detailed and comprehensive, yet presented in a clear and concise fashion. A true professional, we in the San Juan Islands are fortunate to have Tim Hance!

Kathryn FarronWindermere Real EstateSan Juan Island

Besides being a thorough inspector, Tim is very professional and responsive to my clients whether it be regarding scheduling, reports, or follow up questions. He is knowledgeable and personable leaving all my clients feeling comfortable and educated about the facts and condition of the property they are considering. His speedy, graphic, online reports are great, concise and easy to read – and make it easy for me to consult with my clients whether we are in the same room or miles apart! I know my clients are in good hands with Tim!

This is to thank you for the incredibly thorough and detailed inspection you made of the home we are purchasing on Orcas. We have bought and sold a number of properties over the years but we have never encountered a home inspector who was as careful and conscientious as you are. We were amazed you would sit with us after the inspection and go through every photo you took and explain what you had found and what it meant. That you would also patiently answer every question we had was also greatly appreciated. The strong sense we have of your integrity and care in conducting our home inspection gave us great confidence in proceeding to buy our Orcas home. We look forward to seeing you on island in the future.